UNCG Students: Get Involved!
Explore The Possibilities. . .
The OLSL sponsors many programs and resources which are designed to help students develop their leadership skills through service. Our programs allow you to be involved at many levels.
- Service Events
Several one-time service events throughout the year allow students to get involved in service without having to commit to a long-term program. - Relief Trips
Find out how you can join other students on OLSL-sponsored relief trips during school breaks throughout the year. - Leadership Development Experiences
Students can hone their leadership skills individually and in groups by attending our workshops. - Peer Council
Interested in leading your fellow students by organizing service with a specific organization? The Peer Council is a team of student leaders who promote service on campus, act as liasons to community partners and support UNCG students who volunteer! - Service-Learning Courses
Several service-learning courses are offered each semester. These courses incorporate service into the curriculum so students can participate in hands-on learning and reflect on their experiences. - Student Reflection Leaders
Get hired by the OLSL to assist a professor in leading reflection for a service-learning course. - Leadership Programs
Our leadership programs allow students to grow in their leadership skills over time. Students can choose from a variety of programs to fit their individual goals. - Leadership Identified Courses
UNCG offers a variety of for-credit courses that help develop leadership skills and capacity. - NC-ACTS!
The NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Scholarship Program offers a unique advantage to students completing unpaid internships which serve the community. - The Public Scholarship Graduate Student Network
The PSGN is an informal, interdisciplinary group of graduate students interested in public scholarship. - Community-Based Research Grants
Students who are involved in collaborative community-based research are eligible for grants through the OLSL. - Community-Based Research Network
The CBR Network invites researchers (faculty, staff, students, and community members) from all disciplines to share strategies, resources, and experiences related to conducting research that takes place in community settings. - Make a Difference House
The Make A Difference House (MADH) is a freshman-sophomore Living/Learning program that focuses on volunteer work to create positive change in their communities.
Get Advice
Want help finding the leadership or service-learning opportunity ideal for you? OLSL staff can assist you in understanding your interests and goals and help you find the opportunity right for you - make an appointment!
Learn how to contact the office: About OLSL